Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Nelnet, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Nelnet, Inc. (NNI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/NNI
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding NNI
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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Nelnet, Inc.
$127.42
Market Cap: 4.6B
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About Nelnet, Inc.
Nelnet, Inc. operates globally, encompassing a variety of businesses including loan management, telecommunications, educational technology, related services, and payment processing solutions. Its Loan Servicing and Systems division offers comprehensive support for loan operations. This includes converting and processing loan applications, managing borrower data, providing customer service, handling payments, executing due diligence, reconciling funds, and processing claims. The segment also develops specialized software for student loan servicing and delivers business process outsourcing, with a focus on contact center management through inbound calls, outreach campaigns, sales, and multi-channel customer engagement. The Education Technology, Services, and Payment Processing segment provides an extensive array of solutions. These span financial management services, school information system software, website design, and cost-effective admissions software. It also operates FACTS Giving, a dedicated donation platform, alongside tailored professional development, coaching, and educational instruction services, as well as technological tools for teacher and student assessments. This segment facilitates tuition payment plans and offers end-to-end technology and services for student billing, payments, and refunds. Furthermore, it supports on-campus payment options (in-person, online, mobile) and general payment processing via credit card and electronic transfers. Additional offerings include services and technologies for faith community engagement, giving management, and learning management. A core offering is an integrated commerce payment platform, combined with financial management and tuition payment plan services, alongside a robust K-12 school management platform that handles administrative, informational, financial, and communication functions. The Communications unit supplies fiber optic services for internet, television, and telephone to both residential and business clients. Through its Asset Generation and Management segment, Nelnet is engaged in the acquisition, oversight, and ownership of various loan assets. Finally, the Nelnet Bank segment manages and operates internet-based industrial banks. Nelnet, Inc. was established in 1978 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Credit Services
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 156.2% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
- Income from prohibited sources is over the 5% limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.